Drill & Blast Engineer

About the role

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with five producing assets located in the USA, Turkey, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada. SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize drilling and blasting operations for open pit operations.
• Plan and execute efficient and safe blast designs, monitor drilling activities, and compile drill and blast costs.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure blasting operations meet production targets, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Develop and optimize blast designs that maximize rock fragmentation, minimize environmental impact, and ensure the safety of all personnel.
• Select appropriate drill pattern sizes, explosive types, and initiation sequences.
• Ensure that drill patterns are executed as planned and that drilling activities align with the blast design specifications.
• Understand the process of procurement, storage, and handling of explosives in compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and with proper documentation.
• Ensure that all drilling and blasting activities comply with safety regulations, industry best practices, and company policies.
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.
• Maintain and monitor the environmental impact of blasting operations, including vibration, noise, and fly rock, and implement measures to mitigate these effects.
• Implement measures to mitigate the environmental impact of blasting operations, including vibration, noise, and fly rock.
• Collect and analyze data from drilling and blasting activities to monitor performance, optimize processes, and report on key metrics.
• Provide monthly cost and usage reports to stakeholders.
• Support cross-functional teams to achieve production targets.
• Identify opportunities for improving drilling and blasting processes, reducing costs, and enhancing safety and efficiency.
• Aid in the execution of projects as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field, or 5+ years blasting experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• Ability to build and maintain a strong communications network with planning peers, managers, projects, and operations.
• Ability to adapt to changing mine conditions.
• Use of mine design and scheduling packages preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a high-altitude environment (above 8,000 feet).
• Ability to perform fieldwork, including walking on uneven terrain and climbing stairs.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toe boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of mining engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with mine design and scheduling software.
• Proficiency in explosives handling and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

401(k); medical/dental/vision insurance; employee share purchase plan, PTO, and STI.

Pay

$95,000 to $105,000

Schedule

Site-based position at the Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) Mine.